Re: Fat Free Diet…
CB, I have double checked because I was sure they are low in fat. Here is an excerpt from a nutritional dietary website:
Chickpeas are a helpful source of zinc, folate and protein. They are also very high in dietary fiber and hence a healthy source of carbohydrates for persons with insulin sensitivity or diabetes. Chickpeas are low in fat and most of this is polyunsaturated.
Nutritional InformationAccording to the USDA, chickpeas are packed with nutrition, including good amonts of vitamins B6 and C and zinc. One cup of chickpeas contains 12 g of protein and 290 calories. Moreover, chickpeas are full of fiber at 11 g per cup and low in fat, with only 3 g per cup. According to the Mayo Clinic, dietary fiber has been shown to lower cholesterol levels, which also lowers the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and coronary heart disease.
Lowering CholesterolFiber exists in two forms, soluble (dissolves in water) and insoluble (does not dissolve in water). Insoluble fiber helps with the movement of material through your digestive tract and is found in whole-wheat flour, wheat bran, some vegetables, and nuts. Soluble fiber forms a gel-like material and is found in oats, beans, apples, and citrus fruits. According to the Mayo Clinic, you should consume food with both types of fiber, but the soluble form has been shown to lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/426029-chickpeas-cholesterol/#ixzz1YZhAkUC4